A professional writing course exploring the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien, professor and author of The Lord of the Rings.
Terms Offered
Winter 2024
Summer 2024
Winter 2025
Summer 2025
Winter 2026
Summer 2026
Course Details
A professional writing course exploring the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien, professor and author of The Lord of the Rings. Virtual visits with scholars and experts in Oxford, England, where Tolkien spent much of his life, offer a unique opportunity to learn about the writer's world and the unique intersections between his scholarship and his fantasy. Watch this short video clip to learn more!
The Global Classrooms sections are GCW1, GCW2, and GCW3, GCW4.
Formerly: ENGL391
Number of credits: 3
How You Will Learn and Work
This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Scholarship
Students enrolled in this course are eligible to apply for the need-based International Education Scholarship.
Cultural Connection
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
General Education Credits
Fundamental Studies-Professional Writing
School/College
College of Arts and Humanities
Prerequisites & Restrictions
Students must have fulfilled the Academic Writing (FSAW) requirement and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits.
Faculty Highlight
Peter Grybauskas
Peter Grybauskas teaches in the English department. Before joining the faculty at the University of Maryland, he lived and taught for several years in Rome, where he also collaborated with the Roman Association of Tolkien Studies. He has published a number of essays on Tolkien and is delighted to share his interest in fantasy with students. If you are interested in this course but do not meet the eligibility requirements, reach out to Peter Grybauskas to discuss your interest.
Featured Financial Aid
Extended Studies Summer Grant (OES Grant)
UMD degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in summer course sections beginning with GCW* may be eligible for the Extended Studies Summer Grant. To qualify, students must have submitted a completed FAFSA, be registered for at least 3 credits in eligible sections during the Summer Session, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students may request the grant by emailing umdfinaid@umd.edu, or by visiting the Office of Student Financial Aid in person at 0115 Mitchell Building for potentially faster processing.
International Education Scholarship
UMD degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer course sections starting GCW* can apply for the need-based International Education Scholarship for an award up to $1,311.
General Academic & Financial Policies
Summer 2026 Global Classrooms courses (GCW* sections) are administered by Extended Studies. Please see EXST Summer Session policies.
Questions & Contact Info
For more course information contact Peter Grybauskas at pgrybaus@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team at globalclassrooms@umd.edu.